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Read different posts targeted at different age ranges of children. Get help on raising babies, raising pretoddlers, raising toddlers, raising preschoolers, raising children, raising tweens, and raising teenagers.

45 Questions to Get Your Child Talking

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by valplowman
Mom and daughter talking

Tired of hearing “fine” when you ask about your child’s day? These 45 creative after-school questions help spark real conversations with kids. Build connection, encourage sharing, and make talking fun …

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Categories Child, Parenting, Preteen, Teens Tags Back to School, communication Leave a comment

Brinley PreTeen Summary: 13 Years Old

December 4, 2025August 11, 2025 by valplowman
Brinley in Yukon, Canada

Daily life and schedule for a 13-year-old tween who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, the activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a …

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Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

August 4, 2025 by valplowman
Child sleeping in bed hugging a teddy bear

Helping Your Child Thrive With the Right Rest. Get sample sleep schedules for school-aged kids ages 5–12. Find the ideal bedtime by age with charts and Babywise-inspired tips. Sleep is …

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Kaitlyn Teen Summary: 18.25 Years Old

July 28, 2025 by valplowman
Kaitlyn walking at graduation

18.25 year old teen girl information and helps. See all about her daily life as a teen girl and get the teen schedule. Talking about getting ready for college and graduating …

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McKenna Teen Summary: 16.25 Years Old

October 30, 2025July 14, 2025 by valplowman
McKenna running track

Daily life and schedule for a 16.25 year old teen girl. Learn about common concerns that come up with the teenage group. This covers 16 years old through 16.25 years …

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How To Help Kids with Growing Pains

June 16, 2025 by valplowman
Child massaging pain in the calf

If your child complains of leg pain at night, it might be growing pains. Learn the common ages, causes, symptoms, and soothing remedies to help ease the discomfort. You might …

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Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

June 2, 2025 by valplowman
Toddler hugging a bear

Toddler sleep routines are essential for healthy sleep habits. Learn what to include, how to handle bedtime battles, and why consistency is key for naps and nighttime. As babies grow …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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Schedules and Sleep

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    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

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    Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

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    Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

  • How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

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    You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

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